Australia

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Australia performed well, with single-digit current value growth rates seen across both retail and away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene, primarily driven by factors such as the high inflationary environment, and…

While tea has been gaining popularity in Australia due to the health and wellness trend, the black tea category, which is dominant in retail volume terms, has not reaped the rewards, experiencing declining demand in 2021 and 2022 in both loose and…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers recorded dynamic growth in jam and preserves packaging, helping this pack type to gain share in this category. Thin wall plastic containers have good barrier properties to protect against external elements such…

The growth of sweet spreads in 2023 can be attributed to a shift in consumer behaviour. As the cost of living increases, many Australians are opting to cook and dine at home more frequently. This change is being driven by the need to manage household…

Inflationary conditions have resulted in increasing unit prices across sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in 2023. This is expected to drive down volume sales for a second year, as consumers tighten their discretionary spending.…

The majority of consumers want to have a positive impact on the planet, driving sustainable shopping habits. Over half of Zero Wasters will pay more for sustainable goods, especially food and beverages, with claims such as Natural and Vegetarian…

After experiencing post-COVID revenge spending and indulging in leisure activities, consumers found themselves spending more time at home in 2023, partly due to the high cost of living. The trend of cooking at home was particularly pronounced,…

Although supermarkets in Australia recorded marginally lower growth in 2023 compared to 2022, it was still a solid performance by the channel. The elevated inflation rates and cost-of-living expenses resulted in high prices for basic essentials and…

By early 2024, demand for sunglasses in Australia had recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Sunglasses is a vital category in the Australian market due to the harsh nature of UV rays in the country. Visiting the beach on hot and sunny days is also a…

Sun care in Australia remained on a steady growth trajectory in 2023, propelled by the nation's strong emphasis on sun protection. Brands such as Ultra Violette are revolutionising the category by introducing the concept of "skinscreen," offering SPF…

Increasing commodity prices, rising supply chain costs, and inflationary conditions have resulted in many manufacturers increasing their unit prices in sugar confectionery. As these products are dependent on many imported ingredients, the category is…

Sugar is struggling in 2023, due to a combined series of factors. To start with, prices have been steadily rising in sugar. Global supplies have been seeing a reduced output from the UK and Europe, as sugar beet crops have been impacted by extreme…

Street stalls/kiosks was among the hardest hit foodservice channels by pandemic-related lockdowns, due to prolonged home seclusion and social distancing measures. 2022 witnessed a marginal improvement but this not sufficient, with operators in the…

Usage of store cards in Australia has not improved post-pandemic, as the product has fallen out of favour among consumers. Credit cards are more competitive in terms of rewards and can be used anywhere, while store cards are restricted to specific…

Extensive flooding over late 2022, following heavy rains in crucial growing regions across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, has impacted food supplies, leading to supply fluctuations due to major damage to harvests, and…

In staple foods, noteworthy retail volume and current value growth are expected in 2023, which can be attributed to an increase in the number of people cooking at home due to the rising cost of living. Growth in volume consumption has been coupled…

In 2023, sportswear in Australia has showcased remarkable resilience, and is set to exhibit sustained current value growth in this year, reflecting the nation’s unwavering enthusiasm for outdoor sports. Notably, this category has outperformed others…

Protein/energy bars has been performing well, and is set to grow at almost the same rate as sports protein powder in 2023, accounting for between and quarter and third of value sales within overall sports nutrition in Australia. More companies are…

Inflationary pressures have been dampening volume growth within soft drinks, as the higher cost of living for consumers is tightening their discretionary spending. The surge in unit prices across most soft drinks categories has been impacting…

In 2023, on-trade volume sales of spirits in Australia reached 14.2 million litres, sitting just below pre-pandemic levels, as the channel continued to recover from the impact of COVID-19. The strong performance was impressive considering the tough…